aaronhurts, Antibiotics help me with pain also. Antibiotics not only reduce infection, but, inflammation as well.
I hardly hurt with my maladies when I am on antibiotics for a sinus infection or bronchitis. You can't live on
antibiotics for sure,but, I believe you. I also feel the best when I am on prednisone, BUT, I know the horrific
side effects of that as well. A short taper of prednisone and I have energy, hardly any migraines and my pain all over is almost completely gone. It's a miracle medication for me,

Have you been to a rheumatologist for a full blood workup? I'm wondering if you have an underlying autoimmune disease. If you have an underlying infection, it would show up in bloodwork. Also, if you have had COVID, it can increase inflammation, which causes more pain with some folks that have pre-existing issues. I battle long COVID which escalated my pain.

Praying for you. I am so sorry you are suffering with this. Blessings & Prayers....